ATEMS High SchoolAcademy of Technology, Engineering, Math, &

Science

RE-DESIGNING HIGH SCHOOL

“Our economy can’t succeed unless our young people have the skills that they need to succeed – and that’s what’s happening here at Manor New Tech,” Mr. Obama said. “We’ve also got to start rethinking and redesigning America’s high schools. That’s part of what’s happening here is there’s innovation going on that equips graduates for the demands of a high-tech economy.”

RE-DESIGN BEGINS WITH…

EDUCATE TEXAS• T-STEM Academies

• ATEMS High School (2009)

• Early College Initiative• T-STEM Center – Texas Tech University

NEW TECH NETWORK• Project Based Learning• Technology• Culture

Educate Texas (Texas High School Project)

T-STEM Academy

Academy of Technology, Engineering, Math & Science (A.T.E.M.S.)• Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

(STEM)• Pre-Engineering Pathway

• Project Lead the Way • PLTW Certified School

• Information Technology Pathway• Adobe Creative Suite certifications• Computer Science and Information Technology

dual credit opportunities through TSTC, ACU, McMurry, and HSU.

New Tech Network

• Over 115 New Tech Network High Schools across the U.S.

• A.T.E.M.S. High School is one of 15 NTN high schools in Texas.

New Tech Network

• Project Based Learning• 21st Century Skills

• Collaboration, Communication, Agency, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Innovation, etc…

• Technology• 1-to-1 computer to student ratio• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

• Culture ~ Agency• Trust, Respect, Responsibility• Rigor, Relevance, Relationships

WHAT ARE WE COMMITTED TO

We are committed to:• Academic Success & Quality Teaching

• Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships• 21st Century Education

• Project Based Learning• Integration of Technology

• College Readiness

Results: (Class of 2013)• Graduation Rate – 100%• Recommended/Distinguished Plan – 99%• Acceptance into post-secondary program –

95%

Parent Commitment

PARENT INVOLVEMENT IS CRITICAL

Student Commitment

STUDENT COMMITMENT IS CRITICAL

OUR APPROACHTwo-tiered approach to educating our students:

• The Foundational Experience• 9th and 10th grade years

• Pre-AP curriculum in every core subject.• Heavy project based learning experience.

• The College Prep Experience• 11th and 12th grade years

• AP curriculum in most every core subject.• Less project based learning, but more AP-directed instruction or

dual credit opportunities.

=COLLEGE READY

FOUNDATIONAL EXPERIENCE+COLLEGE PREP EXPERIENCE

PRE-ENGINEERING PATHWAY

*PROJECT LEAD THE WAY IS THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CURRICULUM THAT IS UTILIZED ON OUR CAMPUS IN THE PRE-ENGINEERING PATHWAY.

*SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT IS REQUIRED IN THE 4TH YEAR OF ENGINEERING.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY

*SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT IS REQUIRED IN THE 4TH YEAR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIESROBOTICS CLUB

• Mr. Keith Thomas

UIL ACADEMICS• Mr. Nathan Monroe

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY• Mrs. Robyn Hamilton

MOUSE SQUAD• Mr. Nathan Monroe

CHESS CLUB• Dr. Ronald Blevins

DRAMA CLUB• Mrs. Rebecca Rampy

YEARBOOK CLUB• Mrs. Rebecca Rampy

“STARS” GROUP• Mrs. Ashley West

1st place 2013 – BEST Robotics Competition

Sweetwater Hub

Things to Know:College Culture

BIG 12 Conference9th - Valdez – Texas Tech University (RED RAIDERS)10th - Monroe – University of Texas (LONGHORNS) 11th - Bunton – Baylor University (BEARS)12th - West – Texas Christian University (HORNED FROGS)

PAC 12 Conference 9th - Lipps – University of Washington (HUSKIES)10th - Blevins – University of Colorado (BUFFALOES)11th - Castleberry – University of Arizona (WILDCATS)12th - Dam – University of Oregon (DUCKS)

ACC Conference 9th - Snell– University of North Carolina (TAR HEELS)10th - Walker– University of Miami (HURRICANES)11th - Haney– Clemson University (TIGERS)12th - Norris – Duke University (BLUE DEVILS)

Conference USA9th - Angell – Southern Methodist University (MUSTANGS)10th - Rampy – University of North Texas (EAGLES)11th - Packer – Rice University (OWLS)12th - DeBaca– University of El Paso-Texas (MINERS)

SEC Conference9th - Carr – University of Florida (GATORS) 10th - Thomas – Louisiana State University (TIGERS) 11th - Wood– University of Georgia (BULLDOGS)12th - Hamilton – Texas A&M (AGGIES)

Things to Know: School Day

Graduation Plan• Recommended or Distinguished Plan - (our goal every year is 100%)• AP or Dual Credit opportunities• Career Pathways in Engineering & Info. Tech.

Typical Day (Subject to Change)• Period 1 – Pre-AP Biology• Period 2 – Pre-AP Algebra I• Period 3 – Band• Period 4 – A Lunch• Period 4 – Pre-AP English I• Advisory Class (30 minutes)• Period 5 – Pre-AP World History• Period 6 – Spanish I• Period 7 – Introduction to Engineering

Bell Schedule• 8:40am – School Day begins• 3:15pm – School Day ends

Distinguished Achievement Program

In addition to 3 years of foreign language, a student must meet the following requirements:

SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT

Things to KnowNew to the district?

• Registration into AISD begins with Mrs. Kari Leong, Executive Director of Student Services. Cost to enroll in AISD is $25. In order to be admitted into AISD, students must pass all STAAR tests in 8th grade, have minimal attendance and discipline problems, and have passing grades that allows them to advance into 9th grade.

• AISD Administration is located between N2nd and N3rd on Pine St.

• Beginning of School Year Assembly at McMurry University• End of School Year Assembly at McMurry University• Monthly PTO Meetings – 3rd Thursday of the month at 6pm.• ATEMS Goes to College Day – cost $25

• Fall – out-of-town trip (TTU, ASU, TSU, HPU, MSU)• Spring – local trip (McM, ACU, HSU, Cisco, TSTC-Sweetwater)

• Saturday Math Tutoring Sessions• After School & Before School Tutoring Sessions

Things to Know

New Student “Need to Knows”:• Pre-AP English I – summer reading is Unwind• Pre-AP English II – summer reading is A Separate Peace • Junior AP – In Cold Blood• Senior AP - For Whom The Bell Tolls• Dual Credit Junior English – No textbook needs to be

purchased• Mathematics – TI-Nspire CX Calculator ($140 est.)

Transportation• Busing provided between AHS/CHS and ATEMS before and

after school - tutoring• Busing provided between AHS/CHS and ATEMS during school

day for band, choir, orchestra, JROTC, and athletics• Period 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7

Things to Know - Activities

Summer Activities for incoming students• Volleyball Nights @ Sonic• Swimming Party @ HSU• Miniature Golf Nights @ Play Faire Park• New Student Orientation – August• Game Night @ ATEMS• www.geocaching.com

STUDENT

SCHOOLPARENT

CollegeReady

TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Commitment!College ReadyWork ReadyLife Ready